How far is East Palestine, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from East Palestine, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Palestine and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Palestine and Youngstown.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Rebecca Street
49 m · 12 sec · West Rebecca Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left onto South Avenue
616 ft · 9 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
43 m · 2 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
1544 ft · 26 sec · South Avenue
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Take the exit left
995 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Boardman Parkway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Boardman Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1113 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto South Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Avenue
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Turn left onto East Front Street
1393 ft · 42 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
150 m · 10 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
38 m · 2 sec · Central Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Palestine and Youngstown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Boardman Parkway
Merge slight left onto Boardman Parkway
8.85 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving East Palestine and Sunny near Youngstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Palestine to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from East Palestine and 10.9 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Palestine and Sunny near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near New Middletown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Middletown.
Alliance
Union Station
Greensburg
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Palestine and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 19.23 mi (30.95 km).
#1 East Palestine
Village in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.8339500, -80.5403500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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